Bunker Pitcher Bunker To Top Spot
Hank Bunker, 19, emerges as Orioles ace under manager Bauer as Baltimore holds a three game lead in the AL over Chicago and New York. With 8-2 record, he is slated to start the second game of a doubleheader as Baltimore pressures the pennant race while White Sox chase the Yankees.
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New York
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AL Conetenders
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Brooks Robinson
Boog Powell
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White Sox
Yankee
Lema Alters Game To Counter High Winds
Tony Lema shifted from wedge to seven iron to counter a 62 mph gale at the 72 hole British Open in St Andrews. The American posted 73 in the second round, moving two shots off the pace as Jean Garaidalde and Christy O'Connor led with 71 amid brutal winds. Nicklaus struggled to a 76 as US contenders faced the Old Course's savage conditions.
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Scotland
Tony Lema
Christy O'Connor
Ireland
Jean Garaialde
France
Jack Nicklaus
Lema
Goodby
Nicklaus
Golden Jack
ST. Andrews
Jean Garavalde
Christy O’connor
Harry Weetman
England
Baseball Scoreboard American League Standings and Schedule
Baseball standings show Baltimore leading with 48 wins and Chicago at 44. New York 45 and Minnesota 43 follow, with Detroit Boston Cleveland Kansas City Washington and others trailing. Today none of the night games were played. scheduled twi nights and postponed matches noted across the league.
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Peaks Leaves Eagles in Four-Player NFL Trade to Steelers
Philadelphia trades Clarence Peaks and Bob Harrison to Pittsburgh for Red Mack and Glenn Glass. Peaks, 1957 first draft pick and 1960 NFL champion ground gainer, leaves after repeated injuries. Mack and Glass bring depth, with Glass returning kicks and Mack serving as a deep receiver. Harrison limited by neck injury last season.
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Kuharich
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Harrison
Venturi Seeks PGA Readiness at Round Robin Event
Ken Venturi says he is nearly ready for the PGA Championship and joins a strong field at the $25,000 Wykagyl Round Robin in New Rochelle. The Open champion eyes Columbus next week as Nicklaus and Palmer also compete while Venturi rebounds from a post title slump and a rough showing at Cleveland Open.
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San Francisco
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Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Hallowed St. Andrews
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Bill Casper
Gene Littler
Tommy Bolt
Bob Rosburg
Dave Marr
Philadelphia
OU Mentor Cites Depth For 1968 Oklahoma Team
Oklahoma City AP reports new Oklahoma head coach Gomer Jones expects two two way lines and three backfield units with one able to play both ways as he reshapes the Sooners after Bud Wilkinson’s resignation. He aims to find a capable passer at quarterback and spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon. Five AL umpires born in Pennsylvania are Nestor Chulak Jim Honochick Joe Paparella John Stevens and John Rice.
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U. S. Senate
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Joe Paparella
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John Rice
Bill Russell to conduct free clinics in Mississippi
Boston Celtics star Bill Russell will conduct free basketball clinics this weekend in four Mississippi communities, bringing his NBA expertise to the region and promoting youth participation in the sport.
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Finley Sets A’s Worth at Ten Million Dollars
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley told the Milwaukee Sentinel he values the club at 10 million dollars. He denied contact with a Milwaukee brewing firm and rumors of sales to a Milwaukee group if the Braves leave town. He said the team is not for sale and would not be sold for less than 10 million. He affirmed commitment to Kansas City with no contemplated changes.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
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Buhl Shines as Cubs Righty Again in Doubleheader
Chicago pitcher Bob Buhl, a five-year veteran, won his 10th game of the season with a four-hitter shutout against the San Francisco Giants, fueling talk of a potential best year since his Milwaukee Braves days. He aims for a winning season and to lift the Cubs further than expected. Buhl has altered his approach, keeping a guess ahead of batters while maintaining his pitching style.
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Boxing Results Sugar Ray Robinson Stops Riley in Pittsfield
Sugar Ray Robinson of New York stopped Clarence Riley of Detroit in the 6th round at Pittsfield in a press boxing result reported by the Associated Press.
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Pittsfield
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Sugar Ray Robinson
New York
Clarence Riley
Detroit
Third Cub Pitcher Wins Tenth Game
Chicago Cubs pitcher Bob Buhl reached 10 wins with a 2-0 shutout of the Giants in the first game of a doubleheader before San Francisco won 7-2 in the nightcap. Buhl joined Larry Jackson and Dick Ellsworth as 20-game win potential. The Cubs trail in the standings as Ernie Broglio struggles after a high-profile trade. Mota and Stargell homered for the Pirates in a 9-1 win over Cincinnati.
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Willie Mays
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Area Teams Resume Play After All Star Break
The Kansas City A's and St. Louis Cardinals return tonight after the All-Star break in poorer shape than last season. The A's sit ninth at 31-47, while the Cards are tied for fifth at 39-40. Kansas City opens vs Minnesota with Jose Santiago facing Jim Kaat. St Louis meets New York with Curt Simmons opposing Jack Fisher. Minnesota’s power is up, Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison lead, with Tony Oliva close behind.
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Wildcat Crenshaw Named to College All Stars
Willis Crenshaw ex Kansas State fullback is selected for the College All-Star team becoming the first K State player chosen since Corky Taylor in 1954. The All Stars meet the Chicago Bears Aug 7 at Soldier Field Chicago Crenshaw is a 225 pound back from St Louis who starred in the East West game.
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Top Woman Golfer Leads in Liberal Kansas Nine Hole Event
Ruth Gunn of Abilene dominated the first round of the Kansas Women's nine hole medal play at Liberal Country Club with a 41 to take a two stroke lead. Local players Mary Smith and Helen Kenelake with Lucy Ravenscroft tied for second at 43, while four Liberal golfers followed. Katherine Strackeljohn of Garden City narrowly missed a hole in one and shot 49.
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